Careers

What You Can Expect In This Role:

Our examiner is responsible for the day-to-day examination of title files.  They review compiled Real Estate information pertaining to the subject property and then utilizes codes to properly identify each item to be disclosed on the preliminary report.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates title plant operations with the title department, customer service, and outside services, as needed
• Review recorded deeds, mortgages and other documents affecting title to real property
• Maintains records of information gathered related to properties
• Reports research findings to appropriate personnel
• Conduct daily searches of recorded documents at the Register of Deeds
• Assist with uploading and transferring of electronic documents
• Performs any other duties delegated by management
• Adheres to company policies and guidelines

QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE

Experience in the land title industry is preferred.

EDUCATION

A high school diploma is required.  Some college preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, INSURANCE

No certifications, licenses, or insurance are required.

• Become a licensed Abstracter within 1-3 years of employment

SKILLS

• Adaptable: adapts to new, different, or changing requirements
• Attentive to details
• Critical thinking: uses logical thought processes to analyze and draw conclusions
• Communication: maintains open lines of communication with others
• Customer focused: is pleasant, courteous, and professional when dealing with internal and external customers or clients
• Dependable and reliable: displays responsible behaviors at work
• Initiative: demonstrates a willingness to work and seeks out new work challenges
• Planning and organizing: plans and prioritizes work to manage time effectively and accomplish assigned tasks
• Professional: maintains a professional demeanor at work
• Respectful: works effectively with those who have diverse backgrounds
• Team player: works effectively with others
• Technology: uses information technology and related applications to convey and retrieve information; demonstrates strong computer/typing skills in Microsoft Office, email programs, accounting software, and internet browsers
• Telephone skills, including a pleasant phone voice and etiquette
• Writing: uses standard English to clearly communicate thoughts, ideas, and information in written form

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (including physical requirements)

This position requires repetitive use of a keyboard, bending, sitting, squatting, and simple grasping.  Minimal travel within the City of Brookings is required daily.

BENEFITS

• Competitive benefits package that includes: Health, Dental, Vision, company match Retirement, Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• No weekend or evening hours

Salary Range Information:

                $38,000-$45,000/year.  Starting salary is dependent on candidate qualifications and experience.  For a narrower salary range please inquire.